Backup Power Generators
This cluster centers on discussions about using diesel, natural gas, and gasoline generators as backup power solutions during grid outages, particularly for data centers, homes, and critical infrastructure. Users debate reliability, fuel logistics, and alternatives like batteries.
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Would a diesel generator solve the problem?
What's the electricity situation like? Do you need to have diesel generators?
Do we really want everyone on diesel backup generators?
Diesel generator is useful when the grid is down.
Why can't you just replace the gas with batteries or use it in a generator?
Why not rent a gas-powered generator?
They can always fuel a generator
Couldn't this be solved with a small diesel generator mounted in the back?
Standby = spinning up diesel generators in a lot of cases.
Why not use generators like most data centers in case of power failure? Is energy usage that much higher?